121 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00275-0024Map
Owner of record: Safi 121, LLC
121 Atlantic Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1849 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Safi 121, LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective, located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system :door locked at cellar
Oct 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 8, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at steam riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 8, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening : double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixture in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at the ceiling inside the closet in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sweep latch at the meeting rails of the fire escape window in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective water diverter valve of the faucet body in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 25, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixture present 200 watts required
Aug 23, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 7, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 7, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 7, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 10, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 10, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 6, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 5, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 5, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 5, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 24, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jul 16, 1993
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 22, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 13, 1988
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Aug 22, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 22, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested inspection time:12:30.on 6/3/15 i observed in eating and dringing establishment located on street level plumbing work on this floor & cellar that was never
Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved constrution documents:exceeds scope of work.inspection time 12:30 on 6/3/15, i observed in cellar of abovestated premises two (2) sinks,one (1) ice maker and one (1) dishwashe
Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Outdoor sign on display structure w/o a permit. noted on henry ave facade: "champion" sign approx 4' x 10' metal sign. remedy: remove illegal work or obtain permit.
Jul 31, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Outdoor sign on display structure w/o a permit. noted on atlantic ave facade: "champion" sign approx 20' x 4' metal sign. remedy: remove illegal work or obtain permit.
Jul 31, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. noted at time of inspection alteration work was being done to store grand floor or 311 henry ( henry st side) work men were also leaving as i arrived instruction do electrian were taped tod
Jun 25, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having installed a sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign.
Jun 5, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a wall sihn projecting beyond wall surface and street line. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Jun 5, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. removed gas fixture and gas supply lines with open lines not copped off hazardous. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
May 17, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit plumbing work for store has commenced without a permit work includes water lines, gas lines for store. remedy;stop all work obtain permit.
Aug 24, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exhaust vent at 1st floor front and west terminate less than 10 feet from the windows above . remedy: terminate the exhaust more than 10 ftfrom the windows.
Oct 5, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 18, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 18, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt GRD
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 1, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1849
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,524 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 275 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,252,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #329001, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 121 Atlantic Avenue
Who owns 121 Atlantic Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Safi 121, LLC.
Does 121 Atlantic Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 Atlantic Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 121 Atlantic Avenue built?
City records list 1849 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 Atlantic Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.